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A 13-year-old boy was stopped by JPJ officers in Kedah while driving a Perodua Kancil with his father in the passenger seat. — Bernama file pic
Malaysia  / 8 h ago

Boy, 13, caught driving dad in Perodua Kancil tells Kedah JPJ he had ‘no choice’ as father unwell

National women’s doubles pair Pearly Tan-M. Thinaah marched into their maiden All England semi-final after defeating Indonesia’s Febriana Dwipuji Kusuma-Meilysa Trias Puspitasari in the quarter-finals at the Utilita Arena, Birmingham, early this morning. — AFP pic
Sports  / 8 h ago

Pearly Tan‑M. Thinaah end Malaysia’s 19‑year All England drought with semi‑final breakthrough

Perikatan Nasional (PN) chairman Datuk Seri Ahmad Samsuri Mokhtar said speculation linking him to an alleged Bangkok political meeting is unfounded. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
Malaysia  / 5 h ago

Perikatan chairman Ahmad Samsuri dismisses claims linking him to alleged ‘Bangkok Move’ meeting

James Chai, who is currently working in the United Kingdom, said he has appointed lawyers in relation to the MACC investigation. — Picture from Facebook/James Chai
Malaysia  / 9 h ago

Former Rafizi aide James Chai appoints lawyers as MACC seeks his cooperation in probe

A BMW 325i seen performing a drift along a winding road leading up to Genting Highlands in a 14-second video that later went viral on TikTok, prompting police to arrest the 29-year-old driver and seize the vehicle for investigation. — Screengrab from Facebook video
Malaysia  / 8 h ago

Viral Genting drift lands BMW 325i driver in police custody

Former health minister Khairy Jamaluddin said he has asked his aide to draft a letter as he considers returning to Umno through the party’s ‘Rumah Bangsa’ initiative. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 8 h ago

Khairy signals bid to return to Umno through ‘Rumah Bangsa’ initiative

Police are investigating a fatal incident in Klang after an alleged gunshot led to a chase and a crash involving a four-wheel-drive vehicle and a motorcycle. — Screengrab from Facebook video
Malaysia  / 6 h ago

Alleged gunshot triggers pursuit before fatal crash between 4WD and motorcycle in Klang, police say

US President Donald Trump said yesterday that only Tehran’s unconditional surrender would bring an end to the escalating Middle East war as crude oil prices surged on fears about global supply disruption. — AFP pic
World  / 7 h ago

Trump rules out talks, says only Iran’s ‘unconditional surrender’ can end Middle East war

Then Bersatu deputy president Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin and Bersatu president Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin attend the party’s annual general meeting at Ideal Convention Centre (IDCC) in Shah Alam September 6, 2025. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
Malaysia  / 6 h ago

‘Who is he to decide?’ Hamzah questions Muhyiddin’s authority over new party’s possible move to join Perikatan

A Luckin Coffee MIX (coffee tea) store in Shanghai on December 30, 2025. — Xing Yun/CFoto pic via AFP
Money  / 6 h ago

China’s Luckin Coffee moves to buy Blue Bottle in US$400m deal as competition with Starbucks heats up

Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin said Parti Keluarga Malaysia is awaiting the outcome of its registration appeal with the Registrar of Societies. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
Malaysia  / 6 h ago

Hamzah says Parti Keluarga Malaysia registration appeal now with ROS, outcome pending

Federal Territories Minister Hannah Yeoh said residents should not exploit development consultations for private benefits. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
Malaysia  / 2 h ago

Hannah Yeoh warns KL residents against abusing DBKL consultations to seek personal perks

French-US actor Timothee Chalamet ruffled feathers by proclaiming ballet and opera as art that 'no one cares' about. — AFP pic
Showbiz  / 7 h ago

Timothee Chalamet sparks outrage among ballet and opera communities with controversial comments

The Malaysia Airports team led by Zainuddin Mohamed @ Zainal, General Manager of Aviation Marketing & Development with the Lufthansa airline crew at ITB Berlin 2026. — Picture courtesy of Lufthansa
Malaysia  / 3 h ago

Lufthansa to return to KLIA after nearly a decade with five weekly Frankfurt flights

Authorities said no elements of foul play were found after a house officer was discovered dead in a hostel room at Hospital Sultan Ismail Petra. — Picture by Mukhriz Hazim
Malaysia  / 1 h ago

House officer, 29, found dead in hostel room at Kuala Krai hospital

File photo for illustration purposes only. Gold prices have climbed by almost 40 per cent since November, hitting a peak on January 29 at RM22,010.89 per ounce, RM8,845.68 per tola and RM707.75 per gram. — AFP pic
Malaysia / 02 Feb 2026

Thinner, lighter, smaller: How Malaysians are buying gold as prices soar

A total of 76.8 tonnes of mandarin oranges intended for Chinese New Year supplies were destroyed in a fire at a warehouse along Jalan Kebun Sultan here at about 9pm yesterday. — Picture via Facebook
Malaysia / 02 Feb 2026

Mandarin meltdown: Fire guts 76 tonnes of festive oranges in Kota Bharu warehouse blaze

Parti Bumi Kenyalang (PBK) president Voon Lee Shan said Works Minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi did not breach the Federal Constitution, nor did he disclose Cabinet deliberations, classified information, or confidential Cabinet papers. — The Borneo Post pic
Malaysia / 02 Feb 2026

PBK says Nanta did not breach Constitution, rejects calls for resignation

Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) Dudong chairman Wong Ching Yong extends Lunar New Year greetings to hawkers during the mandarin orange distribution event. — The Borneo Post pic
Malaysia / 02 Feb 2026

UEC recognition: SUPP man cites cautionary tale of removed ‘recognised’ Taiwan dental programmes

Works Minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi said that at the initial stage, KKR had given the concessionaire involved a period of time to ensure its finances are strong before carrying out the project. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 02 Feb 2026

Nanta says Works Ministry may extend WISE concession by six months to strengthen finances

Police have dismantled a group suspected of smashing car windows and theft activities in Kelantan following the arrest of five individuals in several separate raids recently. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
Malaysia / 02 Feb 2026

Kelantan police smash car window theft gang, arrest five suspects and seize trove of stolen goods

Kuching South Mayor Datuk Wee Hong Seng said he remains focused on his role as mayor but indicated that his experience could support a future move into politics. — The Borneo Post pic
Malaysia / 02 Feb 2026

Kuching South Mayor signals interest in coming state election, highlights public service record

Deputy Minister in the Premier’s Department (Corporate Affairs, Information and Ukas) Datuk Abdullah Saidol stressed that Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) and the Sarawak government were allowing the matter to be decided by the courts, adding that assumptions made outside the legal process should be set aside. — Ukas pic via The Borneo Post
Malaysia / 02 Feb 2026

Petronas’ court move raises political suspicion, says Sarawak deputy minister

Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow says a feasibility study for motorised lift at Penang temple completed, promising easier access for devotees. — Picture via Facebook/Chow Kon Yeow
Malaysia / 02 Feb 2026

Chow Kon Yeow highlights temple lift study, pledges inclusivity and support for Penang’s Hindu community

An Instagram post by the Universiti Malaya Students’ Union (KMUM) also confirmed that Nawal Shahirah has been found and is safe. However, the post said she has requested privacy at this time.
Malaysia / 02 Feb 2026

Missing UM student Nawal Shahirah found safe, receiving treatment

A Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia (UTHM) student was killed after the car he was travelling in with four friends was involved in a crash along Jalan Felda Moakil while they were heading back to Pagoh Campus from Labis, Segamat Saturday. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 02 Feb 2026

Fatal Muar accident claims university student’s life, four friends injured on journey back to campus

A Sarawak Fire and Rescue Department operations centre spokesperson said an emergency call was received at 1.01am, prompting 16 firefighters from the Bintulu Fire and Rescue Station to be dispatched to the location, about six kilometres away. — Picture from Facebook/Sibu Sarawak page
Malaysia / 02 Feb 2026

Bintulu workers’ housing fire kills grandmother, teenage grandson

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim hopes that Johor Zoo will continue to be enhanced as a recreation, education and state heritage centre that benefits the people. — Picture via Facebook/Anwar Ibrahim
Malaysia / 02 Feb 2026

Anwar visits Johor Zoo, hopes it flourishes as heritage and learning hub

Good Feng Shui Geomantic Research founder and chief, Hoo Hong Pan, renowned as researcher Master Kenny Hoo passed away Friday. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 02 Feb 2026

Renowned feng shui master Kenny Hoo dies at 62

When Chinese Muslim entrepreneurs look beyond China’s borders, Malaysia often tops the list. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
Malaysia / 02 Feb 2026

Why Malaysia, not Indonesia, is the strategic first stop for China’s Muslim F&B entrepreneurs

Sarawak Deputy Health Minister Datuk Hanifah Hajar Taib speaks to reporters in Kuching on January 31, 2026. — The Borneo Post pic
Malaysia / 01 Feb 2026

Deputy state minister says Sarawak healthcare matters await ‘highest-level’ review